The required specific Onstar subscription plan includes the services that follow to help customers stay connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped)
The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that provides a high-speed, wireless Internet connection to connect multiple mobile devices (data plan required).
and select or say “WiFi settings.”
or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect
OnStar RemoteLink® Mobile App (If Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple®, Android™, and BlackBerry® or Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices.
From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure (if the vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system); or activate remote horn and lights. Also remote start the vehicle (if factory equipped) or unlock the doors from anywhere with a wireless connection (if equipped with automatic locks).
With a required specific OnStar subscription plan, a destination can be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
OnStar RemoteLink® Key Fob Services
This feature is included for five years and allows for remote door lock/unlock (if equipped with automatic locks), remote start (if factory equipped), or activation of horn and lights from anywhere with a wireless signal. Download the app and start using it any time during the trial period to get started.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
This service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle.
To Make a Call
. System responds: “OnStar
Calling 911 Emergency
. System responds: “OnStar
System responds: “911.”
Retrieve My Number
. System responds: “OnStar
End a Call
Press
. System responds: “Call ended.”
Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing
. System responds: “OnStar
Place a Call Using a Stored Number
. System responds: “OnStar
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press
and say “Minutes” then “Verify”
to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.
Navigation
Vehicle DiagnosticsLoss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid - too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid - too much thro ...
Door Locks
Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors
and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not
open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased
if the doors are not locked. S ...
Floor Mats
Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed,
it can interfere with the pedals.
Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased
stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does
not interfere with the p ...